Dan Soliday, MBA

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

President/CEO at Heartspring

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Overview

Dan Soliday is a human services business leader and the current President & CEO of Heartspring. He specializes in program innovation, organizational cultural change, and growth. Colleagues describe him as a strategic thinker, outcome-focused, and a superior problem solver, skills he applies to leading complex non-profit organizations.

He is spearheading the development of Heartspring’s new Center for Pediatric Neurodevelopment, an $80 million project in Wichita aimed at transforming care for children with complex needs.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Pediatric Neurodevelopment
He is leading the creation of a new $80 million campus at Heartspring dedicated to providing integrated care for children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.
Non-profit Growth
His career is defined by CEO roles where he has focused on organizational sustainability and growth, successfully leading and expanding human services-focused non-profits.
Organizational Culture
His professional introduction highlights a focus on organizational cultural change, and his public posts frequently express pride and appreciation for his team at Heartspring.

Media Appearances

Wichita's Heartspring selects new President/CEO. Featured in Audacy (KNSS)

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Ten Minutes With ... Dan Soliday, Heartspring. Featured in Wichita Business Journal (BizJournals)

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Leadership Update with Dan Soliday. Featured in Heartspring

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Work History

12-2022
President/CEO at Heartspring
1-2021
Chief Executive Officer at Woodhaven
8-2010 - 8-2020
CEO at Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
4-2009 - 8-2010
Consultant at Strategic Applications International (SAI)

Education

2007 - 2009
MBA from University of Missouri-Kansas City
1998 - 1999
PhD in Socialwork from The University of Texas at Arlington

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Exp : 16 Location : Wichita, Kansas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President/CEO at Heartspring
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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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